the north end:
me and vanessa (roommate) out in JP:
the library:
the south end:
I survived my first week in Boston! It has actually been quite wonderful - no complaints really. I have had pretty romantic views about living in a big city (especially after my trip to Europe last summer), and I was a little worried that once I got here, I might be disappointed. But it has been everything I hoped for and more! So far I still feel like a tourist in many ways, since I'm trying to see all the Boston sites, but I'm doing my best to look like I know where I'm going when exploring. Then I just sneak a quick photo and join the other locals in getting annoyed with all the tourists.
It feels weird to have my weekends completely to myself - no studying, meetings, papers... it's nice! On Saturday, I walked to downtown JP and took care of some business (bank, post office, grocery store). JP is really cool. Lots of shops, restaurants and boutiques. Since it was Saturday, it was quite bustling. I definitely will enjoy spending time around there. Then I took the T to the South End of Boston. I walked around the Copley Square area, which is now my favorite part of Boston. It reminds me a lot of Europe, with old churches and upscale shops and outdoor seating at restaurants.
Last night about 10 of us from work got together for a co-worker's birthday. It was my first trip out on the Boston bar scene. First we went to this new place called The Beehive in the South End. It's supposed to be modeled after a '20s speak easy. The building itself was really cool and they renovated it really well, but the whole thing was a little too posh for our taste so we decided to head back to JP and go to a local bar there. It was much less crowded and we could actually sit and chat. Vanessa (my roomie) joined us, so that was nice. The walk back home in heels was not. I'm definitely nursing some blistered skin today. (By the way, the T stops running at 12:30 a.m., but bars are open till 2 a.m., which means you either have to walk or get a cab ... or go home early.)
Today is my roommate Tiffiney's birthday so we're going out to a karaoke bar tonight with her friends to celebrate. Should be fun. I've never actually karaoked before.
Then it's back to work tomorrow! This week I start doing some writing and content developing. Have a good week, ya'lls!
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3 comments:
you mean you actually get weekends off? glad you're settling in well
You are ready grasshopper! (Check out old Kung Fu re-runs). Thanx to Dad (SRS) for e-mailing a link to your blog. Good luck Ash. We're proud of you!
Love Uncle Jeff, Aunt Amy & Buzzin' Cuzzin' Chloe
Grandpa and I caught up on all your blogs after we got back from Maine. We were excited to read your words and share your experiences.
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